V8 Supercar Rd 2 Eastern Ck Preview

[Peter Vuko]

Welcome to a new segment involving the V8 Supercar series for 2007. Before each Rd we will preview the up coming Rd. In this segment we will review where possible last years results & times & hopefully share how the cars are going in the lead up to the event, like what times you are doing in practice,problems encountered & set up advice for those who need it.

Last year we had 3 sprint races - this year that will not be the case. Peter Vuko in th Holden won the Rd winning 2 of the 3 races - Muz winning the other. The top 5 times in qualifying were:

Default Race:
1.P.Vuko 1m.06.75
2.Muz 1m.07.06
3.BobZee 1m.07.70
4.S.Vuko 1m.08.40
5.dcr22B 1m.09.00

Free Set Up Race:
1.P.Vuko 1m.05.46
2.Muz 1m.05.94
3.S.Vuko 1m.06.63
4.Homer 1m.07.17
5.BobZee 1m.07.18

At Adelaide we saw the cars much faster than last year, so more than likely the times will get better again although that qualifying time by Vuko Snr in the Free Set Up Race could be hard to beat. Lets keep the comments coming guys!!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I ran a very short practice here a few days ago but I managed a 1:07:20.

But I'm on a high after doing the 1:10 in the DTM that Vuko Snr said would be unlikely. ;)

[harvick#1]

oh damn :(

[tannat]

oh damn :(

I sense a weakness... :D

[harvick#1]

quite :s ailor:

[maxu05]

I have started practicing for the Eastern Creek round, and fiddled around with the set up, but just can't get the car sorted. I thought I would be able to get it all worked out, trying this and that, but have to admit that I am lost as to what to do. Can anyone suggest a basic set up that will at least give me a chance of getting it sorted. I put in around 50 laps so far, with a best time of (this is embarrassing) 1:11:25. Any idea's ?

[Peter Vuko]

Hey Maxu05 I will pm you a decent set up for the Holden. I have not put my car on the track yet - give me a few days!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I've found that the fuel load can really slow you down here. If you want do fast qualifying laps make sure you only have a few laps in the session .

[RALLY TEAM GB]

does anyone have a good setup for the fords?

my lap times are very bad to what you guys post...

my best lap time on Eastern Creek is around 1.10

[52Paddy]

Is there anyway you could tell me if I raced at this round last year? I would be interested to compare my times. I like Eastern Creek as a racing track but I always struggle with annoying AI drivers here, particularly at turn 2.

[johnny shell]

paddy - check out RI's web page

http://www.trd3racing.surrealillusions.co.uk/

[harvick#1]

I just did a quicky run before magically flying to Germany in a instant, but I didn't run a setup and got a 1:10.33 :s

[Peter Vuko]

Paddy your best Q/T was 1m.11.75 & your fastest race time was 1m.13.56.

[Peter Vuko]

CURRENT ENTRY LIST:
R_illusions - Holden - Castrol Team/Mobile Chicane Racing - #666 - GBR
Geoff - Ford - FPR (Brighty's car ) - #6 - GBR
Jonathan Brown - Ford - Stone Brothers Racing - #10 - GBR
BobZee - Ford - BOC team - #12 - Australia
racer69 - Ford - Dick Johnson Racing - #83 - Australia
Peter Vuko - Holden - Supercheap Auto's - #1 - Australia
Harvick#1 - Holden - Spike Motorsports - #33 - United States
Tannat - Holden - Castrol Racing Team - #11 - United States
Steven Vuko - Holden - HSV Toll Racing - #15 - Australia
Alfa Fan - Ford - Stone Bros Racing - #9 - GBR
Chris Finch - Ford - Betta Electrical - #888 - GBR
Adam Sloma - Ford - Westpoint Racing - #19 - Poland
RaikkonenRules - Holden - Holden Racing - #8 - UK
Sanjay Kumar - Ford-SK Performance Racing -#54-United States
Steve Spackman- Ford -SK Performance Racing - #45-United States
Johnny Shell - Ford - Kentucky Fried Racing - #82 - United States
dcr22B - Ford - Team Vodafone/888 - #88 - Ireland
c8nay - Ford - Britek Motorsport - #52 - Ireland
Muz -Ford - BOC Team - #21 - Australia
Mixa - Holden - HRT - #2 - Finland
Maxu05 - Holden - G.RogersM/S/Xuin Racing - #55 - China

Let's see if we can a big roll up again at Eastern Ck. Details go up Thursday evening.
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[real_illusions]

Yet to hit the track yet (not literally though..might hurt punching the tarmac)..

But i like this circuit, although theres a couple of tricky corners that might catch a few people out.

Need to work on default settings first before messing with any set up ideas.

:)

[RaikkonenRules]

Unless I unlock the V8 World Series it looks like I'll only be competing the Aussie rounds. :(

[RaikkonenRules]

1:08.65 Not bad. :D

[racer69]

Unless I unlock the V8 World Series it looks like I'll only be competing the Aussie rounds. :(

Is there not a cheat code to unlock all the tracks?

[maxu05]

Is there not a cheat code to unlock all the tracks?

:laugh:

[harvick#1]

Unless I unlock the V8 World Series it looks like I'll only be competing the Aussie rounds. :(

just do the world event on AI 50% and have one lap. it will take you 5 minutes to get it done

[BobZee]

Looking forward to Eastern Creek. The BOC car is showing plenty of speed, with full setups, at this early stage of practice. A smooth entry and exit through the sweeping corners seems to be the secret.

http://au.codemasters.com/halloffame/display-hall.php?gameid=44&order=109&pageno=02

[Muz]

Hey, thats pretty kwik Bob! I guess thats why you are the No.1 driver in the BOC team. Any setup tips for your No.2

[Adam Sloma]

1:08.65 Not bad. :D

Very bad.

I think that all your times from FPA Championship be cheated. I will veer when I will see some your really good time in HOF. For example 40.35 at Barbagello in FPA. You made this time in race, so you should not have problem with this.

[Adam Sloma]

1:05.41 - this is not bad.

[Peter Vuko]

Looks like Adam Sloma & BobZee are showing the way at the moment at practice. I have not put my car on the track yet but I'm hoping I will beat my 1m.05.48 from last year. Sloma has already beaten it. Top 4 times so far :
1.A.Sloma - Ford - 1m.05.41
2.BobZee - Ford - 1m.05.98
3.J.B. - Ford 1m.07.20
4.R/Rules - Holden - 1m.08.65
Its only early days but sloma showing good pace. Wait until the Holdens turn up !!!

[pudlea]

CURRENT ENTRY LIST:
R_illusions - Holden - Castrol Team/Mobile Chicane Racing - #666 - GBR
Geoff - Ford - FPR (Brighty's car ) - #6 - GBR
Jonathan Brown - Ford - Stone Brothers Racing - #10 - GBR
BobZee - Ford - BOC team - #12 - Australia
racer69 - Ford - Dick Johnson Racing - #83 - Australia
Peter Vuko - Holden - Supercheap Auto's - #1 - Australia
Harvick#1 - Holden - Spike Motorsports - #33 - United States
Tannat - Holden - Castrol Racing Team - #11 - United States
Steven Vuko - Holden - HSV Toll Racing - #15 - Australia
Alfa Fan - Ford - Stone Bros Racing - #9 - GBR
Chris Finch - Ford - Betta Electrical - #888 - GBR
Adam Sloma - Ford - Westpoint Racing - #19 - Poland
RaikkonenRules - Holden - Holden Racing - #8 - UK
Sanjay Kumar - Ford-SK Performance Racing -#54-United States
Steve Spackman- Ford -SK Performance Racing - #45-United States
Johnny Shell - Ford - Kentucky Fried Racing - #82 - United States
dcr22B - Ford - Team Vodafone/888 - #88 - Ireland
c8nay - Ford - Britek Motorsport - #52 - Ireland
Muz -Ford - BOC Team - #21 - Australia
Mixa - Holden - HRT - #2 - Finland
Maxu05 - Holden - G.RogersM/S/Xuin Racing - #55 - China

Let's see if we can a big roll up again at Eastern Ck. Details go up Thursday evening.
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I seem to be missing of this list? :uhoh: By the way on the website it states that I am from GBR but I am actually an Aussie :beer: . Innocent mistakes no doubt. Can't wait for the 'Creek' round, little bit more confident here that I am at Adelaide. Had a run against some mate online the other night and was pulling comparable times to those stated above, so i hope I will be in the hunt this round. :up: :burnout:

[maxu05]

What is the set up regs for the Creek ? Are we racing in default mode ? Or is the set up unlimited ?

[RaikkonenRules]

Very bad.

I think that all your times from FPA Championship be cheated. I will veer when I will see some your really good time in HOF. For example 40.35 at Barbagello in FPA. You made this time in race, so you should not have problem with this.

Hey that was only 1 second slower than you at the time. Besides I find these cars alot harder to drive than the FPA cars.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Looks like Adam Sloma & BobZee are showing the way at the moment at practice. I have not put my car on the track yet but I'm hoping I will beat my 1m.05.48 from last year. Sloma has already beaten it. Top 4 times so far :
1.A.Sloma - Ford - 1m.05.41
2.BobZee - Ford - 1m.05.98
3.J.B. - Ford 1m.07.20
4.R/Rules - Holden - 1m.08.65
Its only early days but sloma showing good pace. Wait until the Holdens turn up !!!

I'm yet to messs about with the set-up but I bet I can gain at least 1 second on the main straight with some gear ratio alterations and another second with super soft tyres and low downforce. I hope :uhoh:

[harvick#1]

I just put up a 1:08.12 lap :D

good to say thats 4th fastest :D

[harvick#1]

make that 1:07.05 now :D

3rd fastest

I'm starting to like this track now. still trying to improve on some of the corners

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I improved with a default setup to gain a 1:06:89, but with alterations to the set-up i've managed a 1:05:92. Which put's me second :D
1.A.Sloma - Ford - 1m.05.41
2.J.Brown - Ford - 1m.05.92
3.BobZee - Ford - 1m.05.98
4.Harvick - Holden - 1m.07.05
5.R/Rules - Holden - 1m.08.65

Looks like the Fords have the advantage early on.

http://www.codemasters.co.uk/halloffame/display-hall.php?gameid=44&order=109&pageno=2

[harvick#1]

I've been tweeking trying to get my setup right and I know I can get another half second out of my lap but I just keep making one silly mistake each time by not braking to braking to hard in corners. :mad:

Edit: just as we speak I hit 1:07.02

[harvick#1]

well I finally hit under 1:17 :D at 1:16.90

[maxu05]

What are the set up regs for Eastern Creek ? Is it default or are the set up regs open ?

[BobZee]

1.A.Sloma - Ford - 1m.05.41
2.BobZee - Ford - 1m.05.61
3.J.Brown - Ford - 1m.05.92
4.Harvick - Holden - 1m.07.05
5.R/Rules - Holden - 1m.08.65

I think with a bit more tweaking, the BOC Ford can hit the low 5's :)

http://au.codemasters.com/halloffame/display-hall.php?gameid=44&order=109&pageno=02

[I am evil Homer]

I'm finding the Ford much easier to handle than the Holden last season for some reason.

Managed a 1:06.24 on my third practice lap. Very happy with that.

[Peter Vuko]

The Supercheap Holden found quick form at Eastern Ck. After a 15 lap practice session the reigning champion posted a quick 1m.05.35.
The top practice times so far:
1.P.Vuko - Holden 1m.05.35
2.A.Sloma - Ford 1m.05.41
3.BobZee - Ford 1m.05.61
4.J.B - Ford 1m.05.92
5.Homer - Ford 1m.06.24
6.Harvick - Holden 1m.07.02
7.R/Rules - Holden 1m.08.65
That's better - sorry J.B
Details regarding the race will go up Thursday evening. Keep practising!!!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

why has my time been deleted? :(

[Peter Vuko]

Sorry J.B - all fixed!!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I'm still not happy :mad: I need to find nearly another second to get to the top. However, I'm more competitive here than I was at the 1st round, which is a surprise for me.

[I am evil Homer]

Going to be close again me thinks. Is the round default set up again?

[Muz]

Muz hit the track for the first of his 2 practice sessions tonight and posted a 1.05.10 to lead the field. He will now concentrate on race setup in the 2nd session as this track demands a different approach with heavier fuel load and harder tyres.

[maxu05]

Are we running in default mode ? It seems as though nobody wants to answer this question. What's happening ?

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I don't know but I've done a session in default and a session with set-ups.

My PB in default was 1m06.8
My PB with set-up is 1m05.9

[maxu05]

I think I will continue to practice in default mode, I'm sure that's how we are racing.

[I am evil Homer]

It only matters to me in terms of strategy because on default you can go about 15 laps in and not drop a lot of time of this track.

[harvick#1]

I hope its a free setup because I can only run minute 9's with a default at best, maybe I can get down to a minute 8.

but I can run alot better with a setup under me, I don't think I will be able to run under a minute 7 seconds but I'll be running in low-mid minute 7's because of tires and fuel.

[Peter Vuko]

The details for the race will go up Thursday evening. You will then know if it is default or free set up or both. Practice in both modes is recommended. I don't make up my mind until the last minute about the race details. By the way, quick time Muz - I wonder if 4's are possible?

[maxu05]

4's :s hock: I'm gonna get my A## kicked big time :laugh:

[dcr22B]

Won't be hitting the track myself to practice until Saturday evening but I'll probably wait as late as possible before doing my actual races. Going on my times from 2006, looks like I might have a bit of work to do to be up there with them practice times.

[I am evil Homer]

4's are possible with soft tyres but in race conditions pretty impossible with the fuel and harder tyres...6s for sure, maybe even mid to high 5's if you get a tow down the straight.

[Peter Vuko]

Yes, 4's are achievable - I just got the old Holden to do a 1m.04.98. This won't be achievable in race trim with much harder tyres & a load of fuel. It will be interesting to see if I can match this in real qualifying & shootout. So the top practice times at the moment are:
1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
5.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
6.J.B.(F)........1m.05.92
7.Homer.(F)....1m.06.24
8.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
9.R/Rules.(H)...1m.08.65

I encourage people to participate in these sessions - its fun. By posting on Codies it gives people assurances that you can achieve the times

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Yes, 4's are achievable - I just got the old Holden to do a 1m.04.98. This won't be achievable in race trim with much harder tyres & a load of fuel. It will be interesting to see if I can match this in real qualifying & shootout. So the top practice times at the moment are:
1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
5.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
6.J.B.(F)........1m.05.92
7.Homer.(F)....1m.06.24
8.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
9.R/Rules.(H)...1m.08.65

I encourage people to participate in these sessions - its fun. By posting on Codies it gives people assurances that you can achieve the times

Jees I was 2nd at one point. I really struggled to break into the 1m05's but hopefully I can get a mid 1m05. When you are racing in time trial do you use the ghost car? I use it untill I get up to speed then I turn the ghost off

[johnny shell]

I hit the track today to learn the track and begin working on the set-up. I turned a 1:08.04, but still have a long way to go on the set up.

1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
5.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
6.J.B.(F)........1m.05.92
7.Homer.(F)....1m.06.24
8.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
9. J.Shell (F)...1m.08.04
10.R/Rules.(H)...1m.08.65

[maxu05]

How do I post on codies ? I'm new to all this.

[johnny shell]

run the laps in time trial mode, then go to "championship details" and it'll give you a code under the picture of the track with your fast lap.

co to the codemasters web page & enter the code including the dashes

[Brown, Jon Brow]

I've improved my time to put my self in the top 5 :D . Don't think that I could get into the 1m04's though.


1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.J.B.(F)........1m.05.45
5.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
6.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
7.Homer.(F)....1m.06.24
8.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
9. J.Shell (F)...1m.08.04
10.R/Rules.(H).1m.08.65

[real_illusions]

1:08.12 on default settings....number 71 on the codies site

if i get a perfect lap...i reckon high 1:07's...

looking to beat my own times from last year, but it seems everyone else has improved too, so i dont think i'll gain much in the way of positions.

:)

[Brown, Jon Brow]

if i get a perfect lap...i reckon high 1:07's...



:)

There is no such thing as a perfect lap ;)

[real_illusions]

There is no such thing as a perfect lap ;)

hence the reason why i didn't get in the 07's ;)

[johnny shell]

busted into the 06's last night, leap-frogged past my compatriot and into the lead of the fastest on the short bus award, and into 52nd place on the codies site!

and I have NO idea how to get anywhere near the 05's!

1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.J.B.(F)........1m.05.45
5.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
6.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
7.Homer.(F)....1m.06.24
8. J.Shell (F)...1m.06.93
9.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
10.R/Rules.(H).1m.08.65

[I am evil Homer]

Did a 1:05:52 last night using the softest possible tyres...gotta say i'm really enjoying the Falcon so far I seem to be able to really push it through turn 2 :)

Now, lets see what the race rules bring up!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

This is how practice currently stands. Less than 1 second covers the top 7!!!

1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.J.Brown.(F). 1m.05.45
5.Homer.(F)....1m.05.52
6.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
7.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
8. J.Shell (F)...1m.06.93
9.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
10.R/Rules.(H).1m.08.65

I'll be looking for a few tenths in the final moments of practice so I can leapfrog Sloma :)

[tannat]

Hoping to hit the track tonight in the wee hours. Wrking days this week, so it's got me in a bit of a tizzy...

[harvick#1]

busted into the 06's last night, leap-frogged past my compatriot and into the lead of the fastest on the short bus award, and into 52nd place on the codies site!

and I have NO idea how to get anywhere near the 05's!

1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.J.B.(F)........1m.05.45
5.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
6.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
7.Homer.(F)....1m.06.24
8. J.Shell (F)...1m.06.93
9.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
10.R/Rules.(H).1m.08.65

actually I ran a 1m.06.90 :p :

1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.J.Brown.(F). 1m.05.45
5.Homer.(F)....1m.05.52
6.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
7.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.90
8.harvick.(H)...1m.06.90
9. J.Shell (F)...1m.06.93
10.R/Rules.(H).1m.08.65

so ha, I'm still ahead by 3 hundredths of a second

[johnny shell]

bitch!

[Peter Vuko]

Current top 10 times for practice:
1.P.Vuko.(H). 1m.04.98
2.Muz.(F)... ..1m.05.10
3.A.Sloma.(F).1m.05.41
4.J.B.(F)........1m.05.45
5.Homer.(F)....1m.05.52
6.BobZee.(F)..1m.05.61
7.S.Vuko.(H)...1m.05.63

8. J.Shell (F)...1m.06.93
9.harvick.(H)...1m.07.02
10.R/Rules.(H).1m.08.65

RACE Details go up tonight!

[Peter Vuko]

Practice has now officially ended. No more Time trial times please. Please see the new thread on "Race Details" for Eastern Ck.